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Newport News Middle Ground Light Station

Premises page 1 of 2

In 15' of water on W'ly end of Newport News Middle Ground. Hampton Roads, VA.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

by boat

 

2.5 miles to Steamboat & RR stations

 

2.5 miles

 

2.5 miles Newport News

 

none

 

by sail boat

 

Lantern on cylindrical foundation

 

1

 

1891

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